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Shine A Light In 2023
“I believe that each of us carries a bit of inner brightness, something entirely unique and individual. A flame that’s worth protecting..."

Eileen McDargh
Jan 11, 20231 min read


Keep Your Fingers Crossed! I Might Have Found My Retreat Center
This year, January 3-6, I’ll try the Mary & Joseph Center in Palos Verdes.

Eileen McDargh
Dec 28, 20221 min read


ACT III Wisdom for Modern Elders
I am on a learning journey to discover how to be a modern elder and understand what I am called to do in this ACT III of my life.

Eileen McDargh
Dec 21, 20222 min read


Who will mourn you?
The call came yesterday: Glenna Salsbury, an enduring influence in the speaking profession, died after many years battling cancer.

Eileen McDargh
Nov 16, 20221 min read


Three Tools That Will Help Your Business Survive a Recession (and burnout)
Building resiliency in business. This is no easy task. In fact, it took me years to reach a place of resiliency in my small business,...

Veronica Kirin
Oct 26, 20224 min read


Retreat In Order to Advance
“The more faithfully you listen to the voice within you, the better you will hear what is sounding outside.

Eileen McDargh
Oct 19, 20222 min read


Retrain Your Brain for Resiliency!
It seems that our brains are hardwired to focus on negativity bias. Throwback from the time our ancestors fought saber-tooth tigers?

Eileen McDargh
Oct 12, 20221 min read


Leading While Exhausted
The simple truth is burnout makes it difficult to lead others through challenging times. As leaders, we tend to push through it. We work...

Tresha Moreland
Aug 3, 20222 min read


Leaders, give peas a chance!
There is no sense in avoiding it so let’s talk about it. The “great resignation” also includes leaders and HR professionals quitting in...

Tresha Moreland
Jul 27, 20223 min read


Lessons From A Brown Bear And An Oyster
I learned that a mother brown bear can deliver three cubs from three different fathers at the same time!

Eileen McDargh
Jul 20, 20221 min read


It Takes Courage To Ask For Help
Are there times when your self-image refuses to admit that you’ve run out of options?

Eileen McDargh
Jul 6, 20222 min read


Meditate
Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back.

Eileen McDargh
Jun 15, 20222 min read


It’s Not My Fault—It’s My Default
This month, I’ve focused on love relationships between people. But I’d be remiss if I neglected the most challenging person in the...

Eileen McDargh
May 25, 20222 min read


Improvise To Strategize
I am a firm believer that at some point we all must go to the college MSU—Making Stuff Up.

Eileen McDargh
Apr 13, 20222 min read


Nature for Nurture
Seems like I always came back better than when I had left the confines of a school room.

Eileen McDargh
Apr 6, 20222 min read


Men Work Hard
“Men work hard but women work miracles”—Ricky Gervais. What a statement from the fearless British comedian.

Eileen McDargh
Dec 8, 20211 min read


The Best Books For Surviving (And Thriving) In Disruptive Times
I recently met Ben Fox of Shepherd virtually, discussing creating a list of the best books for surviving (and thriving) in disruptive times.

Eileen McDargh
Nov 12, 20211 min read


Who Says A 5-Day Work Week Is Sacred?
the 40-hour workweek was fought for and earned by workers less than a century ago. However, with burnout flames leaping in every industry.

Eileen McDargh
Nov 3, 20212 min read


The World’s Shortest Blog
A huge sign stretched across the auto dealership that faced a major interstate highway: New Management! Better Attitude!

Eileen McDargh
Oct 14, 20211 min read


Every Day A Gift
Read Senator Tammy Duckworth’s memoir of the same title and you will be awestruck by the courage, tenacity, and resilience...

Eileen McDargh
Sep 1, 20212 min read

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